African Vineyard Guest House

Experience the Green Kalahari and Northern Cape by staying at this AA superior and 4-star graded guest house on the island of slow living. Kanoneiland, the largest inhabited inland island in South Africa. African Vineyard, just off the N14, is convenienietly situated near Upington and en-route to the Augrabies Falls National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the flowers of Namaqualand.

African Vineyard guest house mixes its magical ingredients to create a unique and unforgettable country-side Northern Cape farm stay experience. The ambience created by the owners, coupled with slow food, fresh fruit and herbs from African Vineyard's garden, offer rest and tranquillity in luxury accommodation. Explore our vineyards, stroll along the Orange River or just relax in the swimming pool. For the bird lover, our varied bird species will keep you company whilst relaxing in the verdant tranquillity of our exquisite garden.

Accommodation at African Vineyard ranges from standard rooms to luxury suites overlooking the beautiful verdant garden. We understand that one of the key ingredients of a magical stay is a good night's sleep - we offer that in our spacious, elegant rooms with cotton percale linen.

Dining is a delicious affair with our slow-food home cooked meals and hearty breakfasts served indoors or next to the swimming pool. Escape to the island of slow living and slow food - on a working farm - and experience country hospitality and friendly, personal service that will make your stay a memorable experience.

African Vineyard Guesthouse is on the Green Kalahari, Kokerboom Food and Wine Routes and on Route N14, 3km from Upington and 10km from Keimoes. A mere 35min drive will take you to Upington Airport, 2½ hours to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and one hour to Augrabies Falls National Park in Augrabies. Take the Kanoneiland turn-off from Route N14 and travel for 3km, then turn right into the little town and left into the main street. Travel down the main street for 1km, just before the end of the tar road, turn right (the first gravel road after J&D's Supermarket) for 300m. African Vineyard is the first establishment on your right. Dinner and refreshments on request (please book before 12:00 on day of meal).